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Verdict Staff

New MD at EMaC

Innovation Group has appointed John O’Donnell as managing director of its EMaC division, which offers automotive service plans and customer retention schemes.

New head of compliance among trio of senior appointments at CarFinance 247

Online motor finance broker CarFinance 247 has appointed a new compliance director, head of marketing and head of learning and development.

Motor Finance European Awards 2017 nomination period extended

The Motor Finance European Awards 2017 nomination period has been officially extended until Wednesday 1st February.

FCA takes first criminal action against consumer credit lender

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has filed criminal charges against an individual for lending to consumers without permission, for the first time.

FCA warns of fake emails

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned that a fake email has been sent purportedly from the regulator.

Hitachi launches 7 year loans at Pendragon

Hitachi Capital Motor Finance and Pendragon have partnered together in order to launch an exclusive 84 month motor loan.

Motor Finance Awards deadline approaches

The Motor Finance European Awards 2017 nomination period is approaching its end, with less than two weeks until the deadline.

UKVehicle.com rebrands to Cazana and sets sights firmly on international expansion

After two years under the UKVehicle.com brand, the company has decided to mark the start of an expansion project with a rebrand. Tom Wood speaks to Jonathan Minter about what this means for the future, and the new markets in which the business is looking to establish a presence

Protect your business from financial crime

The FCA has issued a booklet – and launched a webcast – to assist consumer credit firms in assessing the adequacy of financial crime systems and controls.

A sign of things to come

A recent FLA report revealed that 84.3% of new car sales in the UK are bought on finance, so it’s no surprise that the sector is flourishing. Graham Donald, MD at Equiniti Pancredit, explains how electronic signatures are transforming the customer experience at both new and used dealerships